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Jimmy Carter Dies, Elected to Congress


PLAINS, GA - Jimmy Carter, our nation’s 39th President, passed away on January 29th, 2024. He died peacefully in his home in Georgia shortly after becoming the first president to reach the age of 100 in October. His official state funeral, held on January 9th, was attended by every living president, and millions of others paid their respects in various ways. Despite this, the voters of Georgia may have performed the biggest memorial tribute of all - by electing him to the U.S. House of Representatives.


Despite there being no legal precedent to do so, voters in Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District, Carter’s home district, held a secret emergency election for House Rep which Carter won in a landslide. Lester Miller, mayor of Macon, Georgia, one of the largest cities in the district, was a key figure in the secret election. He told reporters, “I’m thrilled we were able to organize something so special to honor the memory of President Carter. He did so much for us Georgians, and now it’s time we give back to him. I’m confident he’ll enjoy Washington and represent us well in Congress.


Secrecy was key for this operation to succeed, and even though it involved thousands of voters, the news was still a complete surprise to the Carter family. A representative for the family issued a statement saying, “We are all very shocked by the recent surprise election. The family is still grieving over Jimmy’s death, and we were completely unaware this is an actual legal maneuver. We are currently exploring our options to deal with this matter”.


Some residents expressed concerns over Carter’s health, especially considering he entered hospice care late last year. But fret not; 56% of the Senate is over the age of 65, and 47.8% of House Reps are over 60, proving that Congress is more than equipped to deal with the medical needs of seniors. To prove their commitment, Congress recently converted the chairs in both chambers to recliners, so members can doze off whenever they need a midday nap. 


In fact, Carter’s seniority was one of the main reasons voters wanted him to represent them in Congress. Sanford Bishop, the former Representative for the 2nd District, was happy to give up his seat, stating, “Mr. Carter simply possessed experience and knowledge that made him far more suited for the position than me. I mean, I’m 77 years young. I still have plenty of years before I feel qualified to run for Congress again”.


While the unusual circumstances of the election could warrant legal challenges, there appear to be no parties willing to move forward with any lawsuits. The previous Republican challenger for the seat, Wayne Johnson, has already stated he will not attempt to contest it in any way. “Mr. Carter deserves this position. His wisdom and seniority made him an unmatched candidate, and I would stand no chance against him”. 


The death of a former President is a very momentous occasion, and it deserves a proper memorial. And what better way to honor Jimmy Carter than by electing him to our nation’s governing body? To all the kids out there with political aspirations reading this, let this be a message: you’re never too old, or dead, to achieve your dreams, especially if your dream is to serve in Congress.

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